Ching testimonial should be the first of manyPosted by Ridge Mahoney on Sep. 25, 12:22 a.m.Well, it's about time. Nearly 18 years after it kicked off its first season, MLS will stage its first testimonial match Dec. 13 when the Dynamo honors stalwart forward Brian Ching. He confirmed his plan to retire at the end of the 2013 season and disclosed his intent to commemorate it with an actual soccer game.» 6 Comments

Claudio Suarez: USA much improved; Mexico was overconfident Posted by Mike Woitalla on Sep. 21, 11:34 a.m.Claudio Suarez, Mexico's most capped played with 178 appearances, finished his career in 2009 with Chivas USA. He now resides in Southern California, where he runs the Delfines LA youth academy. Last May he became vice president of Mexican first division club Queretaro. We caught up with the man nicknamed "El Emperador" at the StubHub Center where Queretaro was among ...» 6 Comments

Not much call for Carlos -- yet Posted by Ridge Mahoney on Sep. 19, 9:00 p.m.If a move to MLS was meant to kick-start the national team career of defender and former captain Carlos Bocanegra, time is running out.» 3 Comments

U.S. Player Ratings: Solid performances from front to backPosted by Ridge Mahoney on Sep. 11, 12:14 a.m.The USA is headed to the World Cup final for the seventh straight time after solid performances from front to back down the middle from Eddie Johnson, Jermaine Jones, Omar Gonzalez and Tim Howard, plus a goal and assist from Landon Donovan playing in his third Dos a Cero game.» 27 Comments

Domino effect of U.S. absences goes beyond BradleyPosted by Ridge Mahoney on Sep. 9, 6:29 p.m.So what's he gonna do? Times like this try the souls of soccer managers, and without the team captain and three other regulars, it's time for Jurgen Klinsmann to show his stuff. Michael Bradley is hobbling on a sprained left ankle, and suspensions have sidelined Geoff Cameron, Matt Besler and » 7 Comments

Back to the drawing boardPosted by Paul Kennedy on Sep. 7, 1:01 a.m.In the big picture, the USA still looks in great shape to qualify for the World Cup. It began Friday night six points ahead of the fourth-place team in the Hexagonal and it ended Friday night five points ahead of the fourth-place team.» 16 Comments

Johnson's 'pay me' gesture: A childish displayPosted by Ridge Mahoney on Sep. 4, 7:48 p.m.Eddie Johnson must have known there would be backlash when he rubbed his fingers together and mouthed "Pay me" after scoring only goal of Seattle's 1-0 defeat of Columbus last weekend, right?» 4 Comments